Lucknow Tragedy: 4 Children Dead, 20 Hospitalised After Suspected Food Poisoning at Rehab Centre in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow Uttar Pradesh (March 27, 2025): Four children died, and 20 others were hospitalized in critical condition after suspected food poisoning at a government rehabilitation Centre in Lucknow's Para area.

The incident occurred on Tuesday evening when around 20 children at the centre suddenly fell ill. They were rushed to Lok Bandhu Raj Narayan Combined Hospital for treatment.

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Dr. Rajiv Kumar Dixit, the hospital's medical superintendent, said all affected children are mentally challenged. Many were in serious condition when brought in.

Local authorities have launched an investigation. The district magistrate has formed a committee to determine the cause of the food poisoning. Officials have collected food samples from the rehabilitation center for testing. Teams from the municipal corporation and the food department have also been deployed for the probe.

Authorities are also investigating why the center delayed informing the hospital about the incident.